Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Valhalla

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 400 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,106 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Valhalla

Paradis des Sens

4.25208 votes

Rank #4,257 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Valhalla
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal4/7

Valhalla3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Valhalla
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Valhalla
Versatility: Ajyal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valhalla

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

ValhallaParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerAjyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

208 votes

Category winnerValhallaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value49

Category winnerValhallaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

Top20-40 mins

MangoMandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodCashmere WoodEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaTonka BeanAmbrostar™Amberwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amberwood, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Valhalla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men18

Unisex63

Women20

Casual 33%Party 29%Date 25%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,257

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerValhallaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajyal opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, tart rhubarb, and cold petrichor notes. As the bright citrus top calms, sweet plum and lavender merge with a salty marine accord. The base settles into warm cedarwood, brown sugar, and clean musk, creating a dense fragrance suited for humid spring afternoons and hot…

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Paradis des Sens Valhalla delivers an immediate blast of ripe mango, sparkling mandarin orange, and crisp pear. The opening is bright, juicy, and unapologetically tropical. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge evaporates, plush cashmere wood and Egyptian jasmine soften the zesty citrus edges. The drydo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajyal or Valhalla?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Valhalla is rated 4.25/5 from 208 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Valhalla for a fruity and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Valhalla?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Valhalla 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Valhalla?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Valhalla 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Valhalla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amberwood, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Valhalla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ajyal is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Valhalla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Valhalla?

Ajyal has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Loukhoum, Amberwood, Lavender and Cherry Blossom, a base of White Musk, Musk, Amber and Brown sugar. Valhalla has top notes of Mango, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambrostar™.